WEB DESIGN BASICS ASSIGNMENT Mrs. Horwitz - Teacher

Web Design Basics

By Jennifer Kyrnin, About.com Guide to Web Design / HTML

http://webdesign.about.com/od/webdesignbasics/u/webdesignbasics.htm#s1

Web design uses all the same elements as print design. You need to explore the space and layout, handle fonts and colors, and put it all together in a format that puts your message across. These resources will help you learn Web design whether you are already a professional Web developer or just getting started in the Web arena.

Assignment:

1. Go to the About.com Web Design Web Site http://webdesign.about.com/od/webdesignbasics/u/webdesignbasics.htm#s1

2. Read the section designated below, then fill out the 2 Column Notes Reporting Form

Form:

TOPIC: List the main topics of the article. They are usually bolded and in blue.	Questions, connection, applications (Drawings), opinions, etc.. After reading the article fill in information that you find interesting, question, was wondering, about etc.. Ask your neighbors questions about the material you just read.
Main Idea/Summary How would you explain this information to someone who was absent from the class.

Grading Rubric (2 column notes)

**** 2 Column Notes Reporting Form****

WEB SITE: http://webdesign.about.com/od/webdesignbasics/u/webdesignbasics.htm#s1

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Assignment #1:

Elements of Good Design

• Elements of Design

Assignment #2:Elements of Good Design

• Principles of Design

Assignment #3Elements of Good Design

• 10 Tips to a Great Web Page

Assignment #4Elements of Good Design

• How to Drive Away Your Readers

Assignment #5
Web Layout Basics

• How to Decide Where Your Elements Should go in the Layout

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